Ada Wong Pregnant

After finding an injured imperial big shot in a cornfield, Qiao Jing took him home and performed full-body surgery on him. When he woke up, he searched all over the world for the daring woman who had done something audacious to him. He searched the entire Imperial Capital, only to find out that the person was actually his wife from the countryside. Not knowing the truth, General Zhan was disgusted. " After 100 days, we're getting a divorce!" The medical expert said, "Master, there are still 90 days left until the divorce. I know a prince from the empire who has always wanted to meet you." The agricultural expert said, "There are still 60 days left. The position of my granddaughter-in-law has been vacant." The famous actor said, "Just one day left. The engagement ring is ready." General Zhan couldn't bear it anymore and jumped out, pulling Qiao Jing in his arms. "You performed full-body surgery on me, and you still want a divorce?" Qiao Jing replied, "We agreed on getting a divorce in 100 days. Aren't you a responsible man who'll keep his word?" General Zhan said, "I am, but... I just want to be responsible for you..." Nine months later, the onlookers thought they had divorced. But to everyone's surprise, General Zhan appeared with Qiao Jing, who was pregnant with triplets, leaving everyone stunned!

Known as "the in bird that shared it's wings"'only possess one wing. Unless a male and female pair lean on one another and act as one, they're in capable of flight. To be exact they are imperfect but for some reason their way of life struck me as essentially beautiful. _ "I Want to shower, I don't like my taste".Autosua said with a calm voice, although her pale skin was very moist she still felt dirty. "Again?" Don't you think all this unnecessary behavior is not needed?" A man putting on a suit said as he stared at the airplane. "Hahaha." Antosia chuckled, then a stern look appeared on her face. Then Antosia tensed the fine hairs on her back. "I haven't seen you this calm." Antosia sent a cold stare at the thing, to be more precise, the creature. Before she knew it, the creature turned to a human. "The aeroplane will land any moment from now, so please be prepared," the creature who turned to a human said, only to find her boss staring at her with her red eyes, which could send goosebumps down anyone's spine. Without any reply from her boss, the dark-haired lady gave a slight bow to Antosia and then she left, far away from where she was. The new intake, that is, the first-year students in the university, was having an annual welcoming event. Kristen, Evelyn, Marble, Crypto, Ephesian, Sterlin, Crystal, and the last but not the least, Pristin, you are now a Qualified Parasite. You are to begin your lessons and training on Monday. Hope you enjoy this place and have fun unlocking your sterilizer. Thank you, that's all for today. Everyone, a round of applause for this group, the prestigious Parasite Sterile.

Plot Summary: Busty Pregnant Woman vs. Civil Servant, Retired Soldier, and Farmer 19-year-old Cheng Mei is pregnant but has been abandoned by the father of her child. Feeling disheartened, she marries her child's father's good friend, Lin Shaowu. Cheng Mei follows him to work at a mine. During her pregnancy, Cheng Mei's breasts and hips develop again, and Lin Shaowu can't help but indulge in intimacy with her. After giving birth, she nourishes the child and her husband with her abundant breast milk. Lin Shaowu's newly acquired apprentice also secretly covets Cheng Mei's voluptuous figure. The story updates daily. Welcome to join in. Tags: High Heat (H), Boy-Girl (BG), Adult Content (R18), Pleasureful Writing (NSFW), Relaxed (light- hearted).

“Suamiku, aku ingin menanam mawar di taman!” Dikatakan bahwa CEO yang tegas itu sebenarnya memiliki hati yang kekanak-kanakan di balik penampilannya yang dingin. Dia tidak tahu… “Pak, istriku menggambar kartun di mobil sportmu lagi !" "..." Malam itu, Dia menatap dengan marah ke matanya yang indah, "Aku ingin menceraikanmu!" Wajah seseorang menjadi gelap, "Sepertinya aku belum cukup mencintaimu, Nyonya Feng!"

Peradaban dunia senantiasa berubah. Ada pasang, ada surut. Ada kemajuan, ada kemunduran. Terkadang mendapatkan batu loncatan untuk melampaui segalanya, dan terkadang terjerumus ke dalam jurang untuk menghina diri sendiri. Namun dalam peradaban selalu ada cahaya dan bayangan. Lahir sebagai 'Anak Sang Badai', ini adalah kisah Tadayori Ikiru dalam petualangannya menguak sejarah peradaban dunia, warisan masa lalu, dan rahasia dunia yang disembunyikan. Seiring perjalanannya melihat dunia, semakin banyak jawaban yang ia temukan. Dan ia menyadari bahwa dunia ini lebih rumit dari sekedar ia hidup sebagai 'Anak Sang Badai'. Ia mulai mempertanyakan jati dirinya, mengemban begitu banyak tanggung jawab yang tiba-tiba dicurahkan padanya. Apa dan siapa sebenarnya dirinya. Apakah jawabannya ada di gunung tertinggi?Atau di laut terdalam? Akankah bahkan ujung dunia memberikannya jawaban atas semua pertanyaan yang ia emban selama ini?

Qiao Xi grew up in the countryside. After her father's passing, her mother remarried. When Qiao Xi came of age, her unkind mother brought her back to the city to marry off in place of her stepsister. She was forced into marriage with the second young master of the Huo family, a so-called "useless" man with disabled legs and rumored infertility. On the second day of their marriage, her aloof, indifferent husband casually told her, "Divorce or stay a widow in this marriage-pick one." Without hesitation, Qiao Xi tugged at his suit pants, her hand finding his firm, muscular thigh as she declared, "I choose option three!" Soon after, she demonstrated her remarkable acupuncture skills, healing patients and saving lives. Her "useless" husband turned out to be a hidden multi-billionaire! Not only did she cure him, but she ended up carrying his child. Elite figures and prominent families scrambled to seek her medical expertise, while those who once wronged her regretted it deeply, begging for her forgiveness. Some high-society ladies even came to her, eyes red with emotion, hoping to reconnect as family! It turned out Qiao Xi was meant to live a life of luxury and pampering, if not for someone who had stolen her birthright. Her delighted husband couldn't be happier: "My wife is priceless; only those who marry her would understand!" Meanwhile, Qiao Xi gritted her teeth, rubbing her sore waist: "Who was the one claiming to be pure and chaste back then?" Clearly, he was nothing less than an irresistible devil in disguise!

Trapped in Cage a young Werewolf lies he soon meets an eccentric Demon who helps him with his condition. They soon meet a witch down the road who also is in dire need of their help. As they face demons and vampires and other supernatural creatures whilst also trying to live a normal human life it isn't easy in this world.

A strong hum of energy and excitement could be felt. A festive celebration was held once every ten years called KIA in memory of their goddess, who was given the ultimate power, which was used in protecting and fighting for her people in her prime On this day, Necromancers were forbidden to use their powers for even the slightest of things. Everything was to be done manually without the consequence of going against it, which was a painful death. People were talking, flirting, kissing, and dancing to the Hospiko spilling out from the violoncello, harp, and lyre. The synergies made the tone expertly, and the athletes produced sweet melodies by performing on the aulos. The KIA was a gathering that consisted of loads of food which was packed at respective places, Ninos were running around and the teenagers were busy eyeballing one another Visitors get cornered by the papou, who welcomes them by presenting the person with a strip of cotton called "Hida.” They treated the visitors with complete kindness, respect, and generosity. Hog roast grilling and cooking were slowly done under the moonlight of the midnight moon Suddenly, the galloping and whining of horses could be heard, and dust rose from the surface, disrupting the joyous celebration. The chariot of horses( Triga and Quadriga) was driven by the charioteers and swordsmen in armor, who were on the horses while holding their swords high above their head The moon reflected through the swords, and shiny shadows glittered on the ground. Swinging and hitting of swords sounded in the once joyous and serene atmosphere “Protect the land of our birth.” Someone shouted in the large crowd The firing of poisonous arrows sent his victims to a slow death. The smell of burning grass huts, slitting of throats with the aid of their swords, axes, and other killing weapons CRises of children and shouts of women who were trying to protect and hide their children could be heard shouts of men and youth defending their territory from the sudden turns of events and unprepared war shook the earth; blood split everywhere and flowed like a river “KYLIA Run! RUN!! RUN!!! And don't turn back and never let them get to you!” Leah shouted, trying to push her daughter away as she fought with one of the men but her daughter kept holding onto her as she also tried to help her mother

“Lin Yunfeng! Stop right there!” Lin Yunfeng gazed back at the speeding figure behind him. Heart racing, he picked up speed and ran through the abandoned corridor. “You better stop Yunfeng!!” Ren Muchen growled loudly. The little brat was much faster than he had expected. “This is how you wish to face me after you fucking slept with me? Fine! Run then! Let’s see how long you can last,” Panting Lin Yunfeng looked back in panic. “I’m so sorry, it was a mistake. think of it as Stepping on shit. Please forgive me!” he placed a hand on his lower stomach and ran even faster. “Watch out!” Yunfeng gazed ahead in surprise. a half-rotten corpse stood in his way. He came to a screeching halt but the slippery floor made it hard for him to come to a complete stop. He fell unceremoniously face down on the ground. “Fuck,” The zombie jumped onto him with its mouth wide open. Its bloody saliva dripped onto his face. Yunfeng held his breath. He had read about this before but this was the first time he had actually seen an undead. It petrified him. ‘Is this how I die?’ “Growl,” the beast aimed at his neck precisely, Just as he thought his life was coming to an end, a long axe cut through the decayed neck of the Zombie. The heavy zombie fell right on top of him, oozing blood and puss. A hand grabbed him by his collar and lifted him up. “You are not dying, not today, not anytime soon...” Ren Muchen said with a nasty grin/ Yunfeng gulped. Muchen peered into his trembling black eyes coldly. “You know why?” because we are having a baby.” Yunfeng’s hand reflectively went into his tummy. “h-how do you know?” “You knew?! Yet you ran!” Muchen laughed coldly and shook him like a rattle. “Take responsibility you bastard, we created a life that day! “y-yes, I’ll take responsibility!”

After staying in a loveless marriage with her long-time crush for two years, Lisa finds out that she's pregnant. Her whole world crumbles when he throws divorce papers at her face. To make matters worse, she is betrayed by the people whom she calls family. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers that she is actually the heiress of the largest shipping conglomerate on the continent. She leaves the town, pregnant. Five years later, she comes back to town, hellbent to take revenge on her ex-husband, cold and domineering billionaire, Damian. She is determined to make everyone who has ever hurt her pay!  However, little did she know that there was more to the divorce years ago.

After losing everything. Power, life, family and the most precious thing his Virginity. Alsen was kicked out of his family with nothing. With no parents, no home and no roof over his head, Alsen sought to be buried six feet under and wished he could stop living but death seemed to perceive his yearning and flee away from him. He was betrayed by his people. His Alpha boyfriend and his dear Omega white lotus brother. He had no choice but to flee the city wounded and battered with the petty cash he had at hand. Fate played him in an even more horrible way. He found out he was pregnant with a bastard child and his world came crumbling. He couldn't take good care of himself let alone him having another mouth to feed. Where does he turn to when he doesn't even know who got him pregnant? How was he going to survive in a new environment with nothing to his name? A pregnant male omega. Note: This book contains a lot of smut. Smut will be the main theme in this novel with all our characters, main and supporting characters. I'm considering getting serious with smut in a round of 30 chapters. In case of any gift, I will give one bonus chapter..... 500+ plus coins 2 bonus chapters

Quando Hazel finalmente se tornou adulta, seu pai não pensou duas vezes antes de vendê-la para o imperador de uma terra misteriosa. O homem era famoso por matar todas as suas noivas em menos de uma semana, mas Hazel tinha uma forte vontade de sobreviver. Desde agir loucamente até se tornar uma vilã, ela faria qualquer coisa para se manter segura até encontrar uma maneira de escapar. Mas por que o Senhor Vampiro Malvado se comportava tão diferentemente dos rumores que ela ouvira? Ela ainda queria fugir agora?

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Seorang gadis yang bernama Rallin adalah gadis yang sangat cantik, dia baru saja lulus SMP. Di bilang cantik ya memang sangat cantik, tetapi dia memiliki kepribadian yang cukup bandel dan susah di atur. Orang tua nya ingin memasukkan nya ke sekolah asrama supaya dia tahu bagaimana rasanya hidup mandiri tanpa kehadiran seorang ibu dan ayah di sisi nya. Rallin menolak keras untuk menerima keinginan orang tua nya menyekolahkan di asrama, Rallin tidak ingin banyak di atur dan ingin meneruskan sekolah di sekolah biasa pada umumnya. Tetapi orang tua nya tetap nekad untuk memasukkan nya ke sekolah asrama meskipun Rallin menolak keras untuk hal itu. Apa yang terjadi? Apakah Rallin bisa berubah setelah sekolah di asrama? ataukah sebaliknya? ikuti terus cerita aku yaa;)

Anna's world was crumbling. Her mother's life was fading away, and the medical bills were choking her. In desperation, she made a decision that would cost her a lifetime: a decision to become a baby mama for the wealthy and jerky Adams Winthrop. Adams, the sole heir of the Winthrop Fashion Empire, needed an heir to secure his inheritance. But with his playboy lifestyle and lack of interest in commitment, finding a willing partner seemed impossible. That was until he laid eyes on Anna at the clubhouse. She was in dire need of cash, and he needed a baby. It was a match made of convenience, not love, or so they thought. As the months went by, Anna found herself falling head over heels for the charming and captivating Adams. But could she truly fall for a man who only wanted her for her womb?

Eric Ivesone is your typical overworked yet overly determined young man working for the biggest android manufacturer in the entire state. Led by Charles Wong, AI Synergies is the top performing android business in the world. And he has one rule: Emotions have no place in androids. They have to be perfect, and emotions only serve to cloud human judgement, causing impurities and failures. And Wong hates nothing more than failure. So when Eric stumbles across a discarded android frame, his first instinct is to leave it for the scrapheap. But something pulls him to bring it home and restore it, and that's when he discovers that this particular android is different from all the others: She has feelings, emotions, thoughts, desires, which are forbidden from being implanted into artificial lifeforms. Knowing what will happen to her if anyone finds out, Eric makes it his mission to protect her, for she is the true advancement marvel of this century. But with the entire AI Synergies company on his tail, things are bound to get bumpy.

Anabel found out she was pregnant and dialed her husband's number to share the good news to him. They have been married for two years without a child. Desmond's mother had been accusing her of being barren and unproductive. When the call was picked, she was flabbergasted and broken. She was hearing a loud moan of feminine voice. "Ohh! Yeah! Don't stop fucking me! I love your fucking dick! Fuck me harder baby!" accompanied with sound of skins slapping against the other. She went home to confront her husband and end up receiving a divorce paper. Desmond divorced him for a lady his mother was rooting. Few months later when he found out that his ex-wife is a billionaire heiress and she is pregnant with twins, he went crazy!

Have you heard of the rumor? There's a witch roamin' around on the streets of Gehenna with her henchmen. The two has been causing a riot here and there, and some witness said that the witch ate some guy's eyeballs. Why you ask? That's the worst part, she's blind. ___ TW: This story contains many disturbing scenes that isn't suitable for sensitive readers. You have been warned.

alguns heróis não serão lembrados, essa história de Vazio Ada que salvou o mundo e a liga da justiça, mas ninguém nunca vai lembrar dele.

Anna find herself feeling very jealous that her ex boyfriend has now have a baby of his own. Heartbroken and stuck in a job she hated, She died and possessed the body of an 8th month pregnant Villainess. For Anna having a chance to have a child, is a dream come true. Only one problem though. She has no idea which webtoon she migrated to.

SYNOPSIS Having a one night stand with a popular billionaire on the night of her best friend's wedding was the least of things she'd expected to have ever happened to her. Getting pregnant because of the one night mistake wasn't what Makisha had dreamt of even in her wildest dreams. But then it happened....much to her inconvenience. Billionaire Andre Richards was supposed to get married to a five starred model very soon. But what happens when he realizes that the girl he accidentally slept with was pregnant of his babies? Having no choice, he takes Makisha under his roof. The deal was to take care of her till she gives birth..... But what happens when love prevails? What happens to the girl he was supposed to marry? It's a house of Chaos, drama and comedy.

Under the influence of drugs, Ida has a night stand with Cian Klein and got pregnant with his baby

On a seemingly ordinary night, Aileen's life takes a terrifying turn when a mysterious news alert predicts the brutal murder of her family—set to occur at midnight, just 30 minutes away. Trapped in a nightmarish loop of death and resurrection, she must race against time to unravel the truth behind the prophecy. As supernatural forces manipulate her every move, the lines between reality and illusion blur. Each return to the starting point brings new horrors: a malfunctioning elevator, a sinister figure in the shadows, and haunting glimpses of a drenched old woman, Granny Wong. But who—or what—is Granny Wong? And why does she seem both a threat and a protector? As Aileen confronts her traumatic family past, buried secrets, and an impossible cycle of events, she realizes that more than just her life is at stake. With every passing moment, the clock ticks closer to midnight, and the cost of failure grows graver. Dark, gripping, and emotionally charged, *The Death Prophecy* is a tale of survival, love, and redemption. Perfect for fans of psychological thrillers and supernatural mysteries, this story will keep you guessing until the very last second. Will Aileen break free—or will the prophecy claim her soul?

Marya is a genetic scientist and suddenly she got pregnant with a vampire.

In the moonlit realm of Silvermoon, Rhea, a fiery 18-year-old, finds her desires crushed when Alpha Damien, her fated mate, cruelly rejects her. Consumed by pain, she seeks solace in the forbidden arms of Remus, the enigmatic Lycan of Shadowclaw—a bitter rival of Alpha Damien and Silvermoon pack. As passion intertwines with danger, Rhea, now pregnant with Remus's twins, becomes the epicenter of a brewing storm between the two packs. Her forbidden love sparks a fierce conflict, pushing her to the edge. With rare and unmatched powers growing within her, Rhea faces an agonizing choice. In the throes of chaos, Rhea flees Silvermoon, her once-beloved home. The unknown awaits her, pregnant and alone. Will Rhea find shelter for her extraordinary twins? Can Damien undo the heart-wrenching rejection? And will Remus embrace the impending fatherhood? As the moon watches over her journey into the unknown, Rhea's destiny unfolds—a tale of forbidden love, supernatural powers, and the pursuit of a new home in the heart of the wilderness.

"C'était un jeu de survie." Le grand Empire d'Alfaros était dans le chaos. Le Prince Regan revenait du champ de bataille après quatre ans. Il fut un temps, il était le plus beau prince de l'Empire. Ironiquement, ce même prince était aujourd'hui connu comme Le Prince Masqué. On dit qu'il avait une énorme cicatrice sur le visage, un visage qui fut autrefois très beau. La cicatrice était si horrifiante que l'Empereur en eut peur lorsqu'il la vit et l'envoya au champ de bataille. Mais la guerre était terminée. Et il devait revenir. . . . Regardant les yeux verts qui ne vacillaient même pas à la vue de son visage marqué, Regan fut rempli de surprise pendant un instant. Au même moment, quelque chose brilla dans ses yeux froids lorsqu'il vit à quel point elle avait l'air calme. "Comment t'appelles-tu ?" "Evelyn, Votre Altesse" "Evelyn..." Regan goûta le nom sur ses lèvres. Ses yeux rouges examinèrent son visage qui était complètement neutre et il dit "Evelyn, tu seras mon esclave personnelle à partir d'aujourd'hui." Evelyn avait l'air calme. Cependant, avec le temps, Evelyn comprit que Regan voulait plus. Beaucoup plus qu'elle ne pouvait lui donner. Elle essaya de l'arrêter. Mais que pourrait-elle faire lorsque le prince plaça de force son cœur entre ses mains et se montra intransigeant sur le fait de prendre le sien ? Evelyn choisira-t-elle alors de s'éloigner ou de continuer ? Surtout au moment où les horreurs de son passé assombrissent son cœur __________ Cette histoire fait partie d'un concours, donc si la lecture vous plaît, veuillez soutenir pour encourager l'auteur. En retour, je vous assure que l'intrigue ne vous décevra pas car elle est pleine de rebondissements. La couverture est la mienne. Créée par : Lay Lee

``` "Itu adalah permainan bertahan hidup." Kekaisaran Alfaros yang agung sedang dalam kekacauan. Pangeran Regan akan kembali dari medan perang setelah empat tahun. Dulu, ia adalah pangeran tercantik di Kekaisaran. Ironisnya, pangeran yang sama hari ini dikenal sebagai Pangeran Bertopeng. Ada cerita yang mengatakan bahwa dia memiliki bekas luka besar di wajahnya, wajah yang dulu sangat tampan. Bekas luka itu begitu mengerikan hingga Kaisar merasa takut saat melihatnya dan mengirimnya kembali ke medan perang. Tapi perang telah usai. Dan ia akan kembali. . . . Memandang mata hijau yang tidak berkedip sekalipun melihat wajahnya yang penuh bekas luka, Regan terkejut sejenak. Pada saat yang sama, ada sesuatu yang berkilat di matanya yang dingin ketika ia melihat betapa tenangnya dia. "Siapa namamu?" "Evelyn, Yang Mulia" "Evelyn..." Regan mengecap nama tersebut di bibirnya. Mata merahnya menatap wajahnya yang sepenuhnya kosong dan dia berkata "Evelyn, kamu akan menjadi budak pribadi saya mulai hari ini." Evelyn terlihat tenang. Namun, seiring waktu berlalu, Evelyn menyadari bahwa Regan menginginkan lebih. Jauh lebih banyak dari yang bisa dia berikan. Dia mencoba untuk menghentikannya. Tapi apa yang akan dia lakukan ketika sang pangeran dengan paksa meletakkan hatinya di tangan dia dan bersikeras untuk mengambil hatinya? Akan kah Evelyn kemudian memilih untuk menjauh atau untuk melanjutkan? Terlebih pada saat ketika horor masa lalunya mengeyani hatinya __________ Kisah ini adalah bagian dari kontes jadi jika Anda menikmati membacanya, silakan dukung untuk mendorong penulis. Sebagai balasan, saya jamin Anda bahwa alur cerita tidak akan mengecewakan Anda karena penuh dengan lika-liku. Cover milik saya. Dibuat oleh: Lay Lee ```

Fangyin merupakan wanita penghibur di era dinasti terdahulu, yang dikenal dengan julukan 'wanita phoniex' oleh orang-orang. Ia berakhir dibunuh dengan jarum beracun, akibat gelarnya itu telah menyinggung permaisuri kekaisaran. Membuka matanya, tiba-tiba ia sudah bertransmigrasi ke tubuh seorang gadis dua puluhan di abad modern. Gadis malang yang menderita depresi dan berakhir bunuh diri. Gadis itu memiliki pernikahan dingin. Dia hidup bagai nyonya yang terbuang di mansion, tidak ada siapapun yang peduli dan mengurusnya. Suaminya bahkan akan menggugat cerainya dalam kurun waktu lima bulan jika ia tidak mengandung anaknya. Eleanor Xu yang dulu, mungkin akan takut dengan perceraian. Tapi tidak dengan dirinya. "Tidak perlu menunggu lima bulan, aku sudah siap bercerai denganmu sekarang." -Eleanor Xu- "Tidak perlu terburu-buru, karena segera kau akan mengandung anakku dalam rentang waktu tiga bulan yang tersisa. Setelahnya, kesepakatan perceraian kita akan batal." -Howard Chen- Sejak saat itu, pria berdarah dingin itu menggunakan kekuasaan, kekuatan dan otoritasnya untuk mengikat istri angkuhnya agar tetap disisinya, bahkan mendominasinya dengan tidak tahu malu, membuatnya untuk tidak pernah berpikir untuk bercerai darinya.

She had no choice but to bear a child for him to treat her father's illness. She gave up her dignity in order to earn money. Consequently, he looked down upon her, believing her to be inferior even to a prostitute, for she had not only sold her own body but also her unborn child. However, over time, he realized that she seemed different from what he had imagined. Actually, she was strong and resilient, but she had to surrender to reality. Their fates began to intertwine...